Releasing February 2026, the Santa Cruz Skateboards Kendall Graffiti Reissue 9.69″ x 29.85″ deck revives Jeff Kendall’s iconic late-80s artwork in blazing neon across a natural wood-stained bottom and green-stained top. This reissue stays faithful to the original shape with a 15″ wheelbase, bringing back the same aggressive style and fast lines that made the original a staple of the golden era. Built from 7-ply North American Maple and pressed individually using epoxy, the deck offers long-lasting strength, crisp responsiveness, and consistent concave with every ride.
The standout feature is the return of Santa Cruz’s infamous Cruz Missile II concave—an aggressive multi-dimensional design with deep side-to-side concave, steep tail kick, and a forward-set rocker. This tech-forward concave locks in your feet in all the right zones, giving you maximum control whether you’re charging through transitions or carving up the streets. A true collector’s gem with the performance to match, this reissue isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s about honoring a legacy and riding it hard.
SANTA CRUZ KENDALL GRAFFITI REISSUE:
- W: 9.69″
- L: 29.85″
- WB: 15″
- 7 Ply Maple
- Cruise Missile 2 Concave
- 2026 Laser Engraving
Santa Cruz Skateboards, nestled in the skateboarder's paradise of Santa Cruz, California, burst onto the scene in 1973. Picture this: Richard Novak, Doug Haut, and Jay Shuirman, probably sporting some epic '70s hairdos, get together and say, "Hey, let's start NHS Inc. and shake up the skate world."Â
With over four decades of skateboarding smarts (that's like, 280 in dog years of skate knowledge), Santa Cruz isn't just a brand; it's a skateboarding legend. Thanks to the mind-blowing graphics from the artist extraordinaire Jim Phillips, their decks are more iconic than a rock star's guitar.
And let's talk about NHS's brand family – it's like the Avengers of skateboarding gear. They distribute the who's who of skate brands: Santa Cruz Skateboards (obviously), Creature Skates for the monster in you, Independent Truck Co. (the backbone of your board), Bronson Speed Co. (because who doesn't like speed?)!
